Insert the colon or semicolon
Insert the colon in the correct place.
So far, the class studied the following topics periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.
So far, the class studied the following topics: periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.
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This is what I ate for breakfast ?? a bowl of oatmeal and an apple.
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Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals
Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook, the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals.
Insert the comma in the correct place.
If you want to go on vacation next year you will need to save some money.
If you want to go on vacation next year, you will need to save some money.
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He wanted to see three cities in Italy Rome, Florence, and Venice
He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice
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The phone rang several times ?? no one answered.
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By the way Rosa have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies
By the way, Rosa, have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies?
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Students hugged laughed and compared schedules on the first day of school.
Students hugged, laughed, and compared schedules on the first day of school.
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Here are three states that begin with M Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
Here are three states that begin with M: Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
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While we were walking the dog after dinner ?? the moon rose.
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Claire helped Jamie see his fate, "You're never going to win the talent show. You aren't talented enough."
Claire helped Jamie see his fate: "You're never going to win the talent show. You aren't talented enough."
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Are you really interested in going to that smelly dirty windowless restaurant?
Are you really interested in going to that smelly, dirty, windowless restaurant?
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I've heard New York City is an excellent place to visit it can be hot in the summer, though.
I've heard New York City is an excellent place to visit; it can be hot in the summer, though.
Ryan's best sport is basketball ?? but his brother excels at soccer.
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The following students gave reports Brevin Jacob and Elizabeth
The following students gave reports: Brevin, Jacob, and Elizabeth.
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Jason walked all over the parking lot but he could not find his car.
Jason walked all over the parking lot, but he could not find his car.
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Another fun thing to do would be drive upstate to see the Baseball Hall of Fame I've always wanted to go there.
Another fun thing to do would be drive upstate to see the Baseball Hall of Fame; I've always wanted to go there.
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Mankind has only one thing left ?? hope.
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This year I want to visit four amazing cities; Paris, London, New York, and Barcelona.
This year I want to visit four amazing cities: Paris, London, New York, and Barcelona.
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When the teacher walked into class late at 8:10 she looked relieved that we were all in our seats.
When the teacher walked into class late at 8:10, she looked relieved that we were all in our seats.